Summer 2027 Information Security and Access Management Internship – Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) operates to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably across its service territory. The Identity and Access Management Analyst Intern will support IAM operations, cybersecurity controls, compliance activities, system maintenance, testing, policy development, and access governance initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Support day-to-day identity and access management operations, ensuring proper provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews
• Conduct data analysis and cleanup to support compliance and audit requirements
• Assist in system maintenance, patching, and real-time troubleshooting of IAM applications
• Participate in user acceptance and performance testing to validate system updates
• Help develop and document security policies, procedures, and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM practices align with SPP’s cybersecurity strategy
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in access control and governance

What they're looking for:

• SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying
• * College student entering their senior year working toward a bachelor's degree or above in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• * 3.0 GPA or higher
• * Strong interest in cybersecurity, IT systems, and technology solutions
• * An expressed desire to work in the power industry
• * Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
• * Eagerness to learn and contribute to real-world cybersecurity projects
• * The employee frequently is required to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment
• * The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds
• * Requires the ability to work and collaborate with managers and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, and opinions to facilitate the task
• * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
• This position requires no travel

Benefits:

• Housing available if needed
• Teaming activities outside of regular work hours
• Professional development opportunities outside of regular work hours
• Hybrid summer 2027 internship